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Tonic Drinks & Waters for Respiratory & Lung Wellness

39 tonic drinks & waters that are traditionally enjoyed to support respiratory & lung wellness — wholesome bowls to make part of a balanced diet.

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Chinese Olive and Rock Sugar Water

Traditionally associated with clearing the lungs and soothing the throat

⏱ 50 min 3–4 bowls

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Lemon and Job's Tears Barley Water

Traditionally used to support the body's defences against colds

⏱ 45 min 1 pot

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Lemon and Job's Tears Water

Traditionally supports the spleen and healthy fluid balance

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 2 bowls

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Mugwort and Ginger Foot-Soak Water

Traditionally warms the channels and supports circulation (external use)

⏱ 20 min 1 foot-soak basin

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Apple Sugarcane Water

Traditionally used to clear heat, encourage saliva and ease dryness

⏱ 40 min about 3 bowls

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Lemongrass, Fresh Turmeric and Apple Water

Traditionally used to dispel wind-cold, resolve damp and ease joint aches

⏱ 30 min 3 bowls

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Mugwort and Ginger Powder Water

Traditionally used to warm, dispel cold and ease aches and cramps

⏱ 20 min 1 basin

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Apple, Ginger and Coriander Water

Traditionally used to warm the middle and settle a cold stomach

⏱ 20 min 2 bowls

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Reed Rhizome, Job's Tears and Pear Water

Traditionally clears internal heat and moistens the throat

⏱ 50 min 2 bowls

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Red-Wine Braised Prawns with Onion, Tomato and Pepper

A warming, celebratory dish for cold-feeling days

⏱ 35 min 1 large plate

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Watercress and Monk Fruit Water

Traditionally clears heat and moistens dryness

⏱ 2 hr 10 min 3–4 bowls

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Mulberry-Almond Drink (Sang Xing Yin)

traditionally used to clear wind-heat, moisten the lungs, and ease a dry cough with little or no phlegm

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 2–3 bowls

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Reed Root, Barley, Honeysuckle & Pear Drink

traditionally associated with clearing lung and stomach heat, supporting immunity, and easing discomfort around vaccination

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 2 bowls

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Steamed Onion Juice

traditionally used to soothe persistent cough in children and adults

⏱ 35 min about 1 tablespoon of concentrated juice per onion

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Carrot, Water Chestnut and Ophiopogon Drink

traditionally used to clear lung heat, moisten dryness, and soothe cough in children

⏱ 55 min 2–3 bowls

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White Radish Honey Water

traditionally associated with soothing dry cough, dissolving phlegm, and easing a hoarse or sore throat

⏱ 5 hr 10 min 2–3 servings

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Snow Pear, Lily Bulb and Honey Drink

traditionally used to moisten the lungs, clear heat, and soothe a dry, persistent cough with yellow phlegm

⏱ 40 min 2–3 servings

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Lemon Honey Drink

traditionally associated with supporting the body's resilience to seasonal pollen allergies

⏱ 15 min 1 jar

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Golden Monk Fruit Pear Water

traditionally soothes and moistens the throat and lungs, supporting those exposed to smoke and alcohol

⏱ 25 min ~5 bowls

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Reed Root, Coix Seed, Lophatherum and Pear Drink

Traditionally used to clear lingering fever-heat, ease irritability, and promote fluid balance

⏱ 70 min 2 bowls

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Kumquat and Lemon Honey Preserve

Traditionally associated with strengthening immunity and supporting respiratory health; also used for cold prevention

⏱ 40 min 1 jar

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Carrot and Red Date Water

traditionally used to soothe persistent cough in children, support immunity, and ease allergic cough

⏱ 40 min 2 bowls

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Dragon Tongue Leaf, Stone Wampee, Apple and Pear Drink

traditionally used to soothe cough, ease sore throat, and support recovery after a wind-heat cold

⏱ 70 min about 3 bowls

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Fish Wort and Red Date Water

Traditionally used to support the respiratory tract and soothe persistent cough in children

⏱ 25 min 2 bowls

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Loquat Leaf, Dragon Tongue Leaf, Dried Tangerine and Pear Water

Traditionally used to clear heat, dissolve phlegm, and gently support thyroid-related neck swelling; also helpful for dry throat and persistent cough

⏱ 70 min 3–4 bowls

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Water Chestnut, Sugarcane and Carrot Water

Traditionally used to clear internal heat, support urination, and cool the body in warm seasons

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 4–5 bowls

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Houttuynia, Tangerine Peel & Honey Date Drink

Traditionally associated with clearing lung heat, dissolving phlegm, and supporting the respiratory tract

⏱ 30 min 2–3 bowls

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Ginger & Pear Water with Honey

Traditionally used to warm the stomach, relieve cough, and soothe respiratory inflammation

⏱ 25 min About 2 cups

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Green Olive, Golden Monk Fruit & Snow Pear Water

Traditionally used to clear lung heat, soothe dry or sore throat, and relieve dry cough and respiratory sensitivity

⏱ 40 min About 4 bowls

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Wild Watercress and Monk Fruit Drink

Traditionally soothes a dry, sore throat and cools internal heat from late nights

⏱ 2 hr 10 min 4 bowls

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Chinese Olive and Rock Sugar Water

Lemon and Job's Tears Barley Water

Lemon and Job's Tears Water

Mugwort and Ginger Foot-Soak Water

Apple Sugarcane Water

Lemongrass, Fresh Turmeric and Apple Water

Mugwort and Ginger Powder Water

Apple, Ginger and Coriander Water

Reed Rhizome, Job's Tears and Pear Water

Red-Wine Braised Prawns with Onion, Tomato and Pepper

Watercress and Monk Fruit Water

Mulberry-Almond Drink (Sang Xing Yin)

Reed Root, Barley, Honeysuckle & Pear Drink

Steamed Onion Juice

Carrot, Water Chestnut and Ophiopogon Drink

White Radish Honey Water

Snow Pear, Lily Bulb and Honey Drink

Lemon Honey Drink

Golden Monk Fruit Pear Water

Reed Root, Coix Seed, Lophatherum and Pear Drink

Kumquat and Lemon Honey Preserve

Carrot and Red Date Water

Dragon Tongue Leaf, Stone Wampee, Apple and Pear Drink

Fish Wort and Red Date Water

Loquat Leaf, Dragon Tongue Leaf, Dried Tangerine and Pear Water

Water Chestnut, Sugarcane and Carrot Water

Houttuynia, Tangerine Peel & Honey Date Drink

Ginger & Pear Water with Honey

Green Olive, Golden Monk Fruit & Snow Pear Water

Wild Watercress and Monk Fruit Drink

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